1. Parent Curriculum Night Social Studies/Writing/Spelling
Welcome!
Parent Curriculum Night
Social Studies/Writing/Spelling
Ms. Jessica Veliz

2. Come to class prepared –INB, pencil, supplies
Classroom Rules
Be Respectful
Be Responsible
Be Safe
Come to class prepared –INB, pencil, supplies
Bring Homework in/on time
Lockers are before and after school only
Write in your agenda/planner Everyday. 

3. Agenga/Planner will be signed/ Conduct mark will be deducted
Consequences
Cougar Fines
Agenga/Planner will be signed/
Conduct mark will be deducted
Ex: excessive talking- -1 pt
didn’t fill out agenda info at the beginning of class pt
parent/guardian signature is required if getting agenda signed. Please check daily

4. Conduct Mark Grade
0-2= E
3-6=S
7-10=N
11+=U

5. TIS Bell Schedule

6. Tomball ISD Grading Policy
MAJOR
Reading = 2 (1) Major Grades
Writing= 2 (1) Major Grades
Math=3 (2) Major Grades
Science=3(2)  Major Grades
Social Studies=3 (2) Major Grades
DAILY
Reading = 3 (2) Daily Grades
Writing= 3 (2) Daily Grades
Math=6 (4) Daily Grades
Science=6 (4) Daily Grades
Social Studies=6 (4) Daily Grades
Late Policy: 1 day late = -10 points; 2 days late = -20 points; 3 days late = 0 for the assignment.
*ASK the front office for username and password to check grades online.

7. Social Studies
Social Studies INB with notes, foldables, etc. to study for the tests.
Not typically homework in Social Studies other than finishing projects begun in school and STUDYING!!
Alternative assessments graded on a rubric.
Checkpoints given every 3 weeks. 1st checkpoint is next week!
We will work on the skills of note-taking and summarizing through Social Studies.
Exploration to Modern Times

8. Writing
Many times the writing we do will be through the Social Studies content. For example, we may write a piece of persuasive writing urging someone to escape on the Underground Railroad.
Opportunities for students to write about personal experiences and interests!
These pieces will be graded for the proper writing structure and grammar/mechanics/spelling
Write-On Day!!! Celebrate Writing!

9. Spelling Tests will be on Fridays
Averaged together to make one major writing grade
Spelling List for the first semester is on my webpage

10. Market Day Advertisement Rubric
Our first Market will be Oct. 6th!!!
Market Poster is due Oct. 4th!!!
*Letter will be sent home in the Wednesday Folder, please sign and return as soon as possible.
If your child does not have a signed letter, he/she may not participate.
     Market Day Advertisement Rubric  
1. Attention grabbing and colorful 40 pts. 2. Neat 40 pts. 3. Employs at least one marketing technique. 20 pts. a) Give great value (ex. Buy 2, get one free) b) Use celebrity endorsement c) Use popular characters  d) Repetition (by use of multiple flyers/business cards) e) Make yourself an "expert" about your good or service f) Make your ads clever, funny, or unique g) Customer testimonials h) Surround your product or service with fun or "hype"

11. Market

12. Text the message @dc3b4e to the number 81010
Remind 101
Text the to the number 81010

13. Write On Day!!! Writing Celebration **bring snacks, drinks, candy
any and ALL Junk food allowed!
*The “junkier” the better! 

14. Social Studies McGraw Hill Textbook online access
Follow these steps to log in and add new content:
1) Go to the Tomball ISD homepage, or your campus homepage. Click on the Students tab at the top of the page, and select Student Online Resources from the drop down menu. Click on McGraw-Hill (ConnectED)
2) Enter your username and password into the appropriate fields to log into ConnectED
3) Click the "Add" button to add content to your ConnectED book bag.
4) Enter the Redemption Code of the online content you wish to redeem and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.

15. Thank you!